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NY Red Bulls vs Seattle Sounders match
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The gist
Seattle Sounders host New York Red Bulls on Sep 5 at Lumen Field, both at 26 points. Both teams struggle, with Seattle winless in last 10 MLS games.
Background
This is a cross-conference MLS regular-season match between two teams with identical 26-point records but contrasting recent form. Seattle sits 12th in the West and is winless in their last 10 league games, while New York is 8th in the East and has taken just one point from their last 12 available. The game is part of New York's four-match road trip and is their first meeting with Seattle since 2023.
How it unfolded
- May 27, 2023Seattle defeated New York 1-0 at Lumen Field, with Jordan Morris scoring in the 22nd minute.
- Aug 29, 2026Seattle drew 2-2 with Chicago Fire, extending their winless run in MLS.
- Sep 5, 2026Seattle hosts New York at Lumen Field, kickoff 8:30 PM ET, with both teams at 26 points.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Prediction models favor Seattle with a 52% win probability, and a 2-1 home victory is forecast.
- Caution
- Both teams are struggling, with Seattle winless in 10 and New York winless in four, making outcomes uncertain.